Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of participants (n = 415).
| Sociodemographic | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Age group (mean ± SD) | 21.4 ± 1.67 |
| 18–21 years | 216 (52.0%) |
| >21 years | 199 (48.0%) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 207 (49.9%) |
| Female | 208 (50.1%) |
| Monthly income in SAR (mean ± SD) | 1643.3 ± 1057.3 |
| ≤1000 (267 USD) | 208 (50.1%) |
| >1000 (267 USD) | 207 (49.9%) |
| Academic year | |
| 1st Year | 74 (17.8%) |
| 2nd Year | 83 (20.0%) |
| 3rd Year | 95 (22.9%) |
| 4th Year | 74 (17.8%) |
| 5th Year | 89 (21.4%) |
| BMI level | |
| Underweight (<18.49 kg/m2) | 44 (10.6%) |
| Normal (18.5–24.9 kg/m2) | 203 (48.9%) |
| Overweight (25–29.9 kg/m2) | 95 (22.9%) |
| Obese (≥30 kg/m2) | 73 (17.6%) |
| Medical history | |
| Previous history of medical condition | |
| Yes | 72 (17.3%) |
| No | 343 (82.7%) |
| Chronic illnesses diagnosed | |
| Depression | 15 (24.2%) |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 13 (21.0%) |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 07 (11.3%) |
| Dyslipidemia | 04 (06.5%) |
| Hypothyroidism | 04 (06.5%) |
| Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus | 03 (04.8%) |
| Polycystic ovarian syndrome | 03 (04.8%) |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 03 (04.8%) |
| Asthma | 02 (03.2%) |
| Other * | 08 (12.8%) |
* Include hypertension, cholelithiasis, rheumatoid arthritis, bipolar disorder, epilepsy, G6PD deficiency, tetralogy of Fallot, and migraine.